Everton’s Alex Iwobi names scapegoat for Super Eagles’ defeat to Algeria

The previous Arsenal star was one among Nigeria’s higher gamers within the defeat to the Desert Foxes on Tuesday night time

Everton’s midfielder Alex Iwobi has planted the blame for Nigeria’s 2-1 loss to Algeria on the ft of centre referee Mehrez Malki and his assistants Y. Malloulchi and F. Jridi, all from Tunisia.

Referee Mehrez Malki was on the centre of controversy as early as halfway into the primary half when he dominated out a purpose scored by Ademola Lookman.

And shortly earlier than halftime, the referee awarded Algeria a controversial penalty, which Manchester Metropolis man Riyad Mahrez expertly transformed for the Desert Foxes’ equaliser.

Highlights of our pleasant in opposition to Algeria. #SoarSuperEagles pic.twitter.com/p0KWF9T3jc

— ?? Tremendous Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) September 28, 2022

Lorient FC striker Terem Moffi had handed Nigeria a ninth-minute lead, reacting quickest to a free ball within the opposition field.

Good defender Youcef Atal struck a fierce 40-yard drive previous goalkeeper Francis Uzoho within the 61st minute to present the Algerians their third straight win over Nigeria in all competitions.

Nonetheless, Alex Iwobi will not be satisfied that the Tremendous Eagles ought to have misplaced the match to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations winner.

And the Everton midfielder believes among the referee’s questionable calls impacted the results of the encounter.

Iwobi wrote on Twitter: “I Perceive Refereeing Isn’t Straightforward At All & All Referees Ought to Be Handled With Respect… However Yesterday Was Absolutely Questionable Aha?”

I Perceive Refereeing Isn’t Straightforward At All & All Referees Ought to Be Handled With Respect… However Yesterday Was Absolutely Questionable Aha?

— Alexander Iwobi (@alexiwobi) September 28, 2022

Nantes star Moses Simon agrees with Iwobi that the match officers weren’t truthful with lots of their calls in Oran on Tuesday.